Softing - machine connectors

Simplifying industrial deployments at scale

Softing and Portainer work together to automate site-specific software setup using containers. Instead of manual configuration at each remote location, edgeConnector is deployed over-the-air, saving time, reducing errors, and streamlining operations for Softing’s industrial customers.

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Key challenges we solve

Distributed Footprint, Fragmented Control
Large‑scale industrial projects span multiple sites and buildings, leaving computers and device controls scattered—and hard to manage as one cohesive system.

‍Site‑Specific Configurations at Scale
Every line, cell, and machine needs its own tailored settings. Applying those configurations manually across hundreds (or thousands) of nodes quickly becomes unmanageable.

‍Time‑Consuming, Error‑Prone Setup
Manual provisioning wastes valuable engineering hours and invites inconsistencies that can cripple production.

‍Reliability Risks
Without a standardized, automated process, updates and fixes roll out inconsistently, increasing downtime and maintenance headaches.

Secure Scalability Roadblocks
Expanding operations while maintaining airtight security is complex; each new edge device multiplies the attack surface unless deployment is automated and centrally controlled.

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Portainer + Softing: Fleet Management Meets Industrial Connectivity

Deploying and managing Softing's SDEX Suite across distributed edge infrastructure is a manual, time-intensive process. Portainer removes that burden.

With Portainer as the control plane, operations teams can mass-deploy the SDEX Suite and its configuration to edge devices from a single interface, maintain visibility across the entire fleet, and establish reliable connectivity from the edge to the cloud or on-premise systems via MQTT.

No manual device-by-device configuration. No blind spots in your edge operations.

Webinar: Operate Industrial Edge and Machine Connectivity Easily and at Scale

The digitalization of industrial assets and the implementation of Industrial IoT solutions pose numerous challenges for users, including complex technical requirements for machine connectivity and for managing industrial data spaces.

As part of an IoT solution, an Industrial Edge infrastructure should remain as independent as possible from automation vendors and cloud platforms while enabling an easy entry point and efficient, adaptable operation.

Watch this presentation from Softing and Portainer to see a demonstration of how scalable Industrial Edge solutions, including machine connectivity, can be implemented, regardless of whether access to machine data for IoT applications is required on-premises or in the cloud.

Softing's edge Connectors + Portainer

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Far simpler deployment and configuration

By using modern container technology, the deployment and configuration of software on edge devices is greatly simplified.

02

Securely manage apps + devices

With the help of the intuitive user interface of Portainer, users can now quickly and securely manage applications and devices.

03

Faster, more scalable + reliable

This solution not only reduces time spent, but also improves the scalability and reliability of operational infrastructure.